The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from

can manage

body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he

look at me any differently.

his hand that held my arm. I noted how

that feeling and lift my gaze to

I would

gives me a crooked awkward smile

so beautiful that day

you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it

then scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It

my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging

know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and

see him

even more.

Liking the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad

someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did

my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into a

bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who

were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to

raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I

“And besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of

to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I

you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I

“Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you

battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I

only been a few years and you’re not even

winced and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to